Episodes - Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong

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2025.09.17 /1:14:08

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#25. Alison Crouch. Learning to Thrive with Osteoporosis

This week Andrew speaks with Alison Crouch, a Pilates & movement teacher of 25+ years, osteoporosis specialist, and creator of the MoveSmart Method. Alison shares her personal story of reversing early bone loss, navigating …

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2025.09.03 /1:18:08

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#24. Matthew Remski. Interrogating Self Care Culture

Behavior change Fitness culture Mental health

In this episode, Andrew speaks with writer and researcher Matthew Remski — co-host of the Conspirituality podcast and author of Practice and All Is Coming and Surviving Modern Yoga. Matthew shares his journey from …

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2025.08.20 /1:10:23

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#23. Dr William Bird. Creating Health Through People, Place and Purpose

Community health

ShownotesSummaryIn this episode, Andrew speaks with Dr William Bird MBE, GP, health innovator, and the creator of Health Walks, the Green Gym, and Beat the Street. They explore how true health is built through …

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2025.08.07 /1:03:53

#22. Todd Hargrove. Reclaiming Lost Movement Territory

Real-world movement Biomechanics

In this really thoughtful conversation, Andrew Telfer speaks with writer and movement educator Todd Hargrove, whose books and blog have helped thousands rethink how they move, feel, and learn. They explore somatic traditions like …

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2025.07.25 /1:01:14

#21 Dom Higgins: Rethinking Health Through Nature & Community

Community health Mental health Nature connection

In this new episode of the Playful Nature Podcast, we’re joined by Dom Higgins, to talk about green social prescribing and what it really means to build a Natural Health Service.Dom Higgins is Head …

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2025.07.09 /1:21:06

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#20 Katy Bowman: Aging into the Shape of Our Habits

Aging Biomechanics

Biomechanist, bestselling author, and parent Katy Bowman joins Andrew Telfer to talk about how modern culture has stripped movement of its context, and how we can get it back. In this conversation, Katy shares …

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2025.06.24 /1:14:29

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#19 Clif Harski: Rejecting Dogma and Finding What Works for You

Behavior change Fitness culture

Clif Harski has been at the heart of fitness education for over a decade, teaching for MovNat, Animal Flow, and Spartan, running a seven-location boutique gym business in California, and now leading the Pain-Free …

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2025.06.01 /1:09:28

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#18 Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi Movement as Medicine: What Primary Care Could Be

Aging Behavior change

This week’s guest is Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, a GP who’s challenging the way primary care approaches health, ageing, and behaviour change. This episode is not about tips or techniques, it’s about rethinking how we …

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2025.05.16 /52:56

#17 Charlotte Blake. Movements as Therapy: Parkour, Mental Health & Reclaiming Space

Mental health

Charlotte Blake, parkour coach, researcher, and founder of Free Your Instinct (now Esprit Concrete) joins Andrew Telfer to unpack how parkour can support mental health, especially in people often left out of traditional fitness …

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2025.05.01 /1:17:28

#16 Sean Longhurst: Coaching through play

Play Social connection

In this episode, Andrew speaks with Sean Longhurst – a coach developer and play advocate whose career has spanned academia, elite football, and grassroots community sport. Sean is a programme director at ParkPlay, as …

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2025.04.10 /1:08:28

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#15 Eugene Minogue. The Right to Play: Childhood, Risk, and the Public Space

Play Real-world movement

In this conversation, Andrew Telfer (WildStrong) speaks with Eugene Minogue, Executive Director of Play England, about the state of play in the UK and beyond. From free-range childhoods to the rise of 'No Ball …

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2025.03.28 /57:34

#14 Tom Morrison. Pain & Progress: Wiggling Through The Worst

Pain management

In this episode, Andrew Telfer chats with Tom Morrison, known for his playful, relatable approach to mobility and strength. Tom shares his personal journey from chronic pain and immobility to becoming a coach who …

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